Stra At Rye House

[Bryn]

Congratulations to all who took part yesterday and also a big pat on the back to Len Silver and his staff for getting the track in condition for racing after, quite obviously, much rain rain had fallen overnight.

 

35 riders plus two juniors in the Youth 250cc class took part and we witnessed a total of 50 heats.

 

Results were as follows:

 

NOVICE CLASS

1. Mark Baldock

2. Sam Howett

3. Mark Bishop

4. Richard Lewin

 

SUPPORT CLASS

1. Ian Olson

2. Ben Holloway

3. Richard Cawthorne

4. Sam Woods

 

OPEN/INTERMEDIATE CLASS:

1. Rhys Naylor

2. Oliver Gay

3. Chris Widman

4. Jim Wannell

[Blazeaway]

Congratulations to all who took part yesterday and also a big pat on the back to Len Silver and his staff for getting the track in condition for racing after, quite obviously, much rain rain had fallen overnight.

 

35 riders plus two juniors in the Youth 250cc class took part and we witnessed a total of 50 heats.

 

Results were as follows:

 

NOVICE CLASS

1. Mark Baldock

2. Sam Howett

3. Mark Bishop

4. Richard Lewin

 

SUPPORT CLASS

1. Ian Olson

2. Ben Holloway

3. Richard Cawthorne

4. Sam Woods

 

OPEN/INTERMEDIATE CLASS:

1. Rhys Naylor

2. Oliver Gay

3. Chris Widman

4. Jim Wannell

 

50 heats!

 

Did they have the chippy open and when is the next one?

 

[DragonsDen]

Shame I did not know - had to spend time watching those bloody footie matches.

 

Could have been worse, .. .....someone mention decorating

 

[Bryn]

50 heats!

Did they have the chippy open and when is the next one?

 

Firstly, much to the huge relief of my chauffeur BFC, refreshments were available from a wagon and consequently he demolished his usual quota of three hot dogs and two hamburgers!

 

Yesterday's event was the last STRA meeting as such for 2008 although there is a further practice session planned. Full details can be obtained from:

 

http://www.southerntrackriders.co.uk/home.shtml

 

Bryn

[Parsloes 1928 nearly]

I know you'e one who always argues things should be in their right place on this 'ere Forum, Bryn, so surely this thread should be with all the other amateur/training meetings in:

http://www.speedway-forum.co.uk/forums/ind...hp?showforum=12

 

 

On that subject (ie of amateur meetings and of being in the correct section ) check out there for details of Sittingbourne (Iwade) winter events/sessions including a Dragons Meeting this coming Sunday 16th. Nov. 11am start.

[Bryn]

I know you'e one who always argues things should be in their right place on this 'ere Forum, Bryn, so surely this thread should be with all the other amateur/training meetings in:

http://www.speedway-forum.co.uk/forums/ind...hp?showforum=12

 

 

I prefer to leave such things in the capable hands of the moderators instead of relying on your advice Parsnips old fruit! No doubt said moderators, who do an excellent and largely unpraised and under-praised job, will move this thread if they feel it nnecessary!

[lucifer sam]

I know you'e one who always argues things should be in their right place on this 'ere Forum, Bryn, so surely this thread should be with all the other amateur/training meetings in:

http://www.speedway-forum.co.uk/forums/ind...hp?showforum=12

 

 

Parsloes, I thought were you are against the moving of topics from one section to another.

 

All the best

Rob

 

[Parsloes 1928 nearly]

Parsloes, I thought were you are against the moving of topics from one section to another.

 

All the best

Rob

 

Er, no.

There's a section called Conference League and in there, it seems to me, is the best place to discuss subjects like the CLRC, Conference Fours, Pairs etc.

But no, the Mods ALWAYS move within minutes any thread opened on those subjects to this "Testimonials & Indivdual" etc. section!!

 

However, there is also a Training & Amateur section and it is clear that STRA (just like Dragons club and Scunny Winter Championship etc.) meetings are appropriate to be discussed in THAT thread...

Ditto indeed with Grasstrack.. (but the Bonfire one has remained here for a couple of weeks now)

 

Funny how, in reality, the ONLY threads Mods rush to move are the ones relating to the Conference!!!

[Bryn]

Er, no.

There's a section called Conference League and in there, it seems to me, is the best place to discuss subjects like the CLRC, Conference Fours, Pairs etc.

But no, the Mods ALWAYS move within minutes any thread opened on those subjects to this "Testimonials & Indivdual" etc. section!!

 

However, there is also a Training & Amateur section and it is clear that STRA (just like Dragons club and Scunny Winter Championship etc.) meetings are appropriate to be discussed in THAT thread...

Ditto indeed with Grasstrack.. (but the Bonfire one has remained here for a couple of weeks now)

 

Funny how, in reality, the ONLY threads Mods rush to move are the ones relating to the Conference!!!

 

Hope that bee in your bonnet doesn't sting your bonce too much Parsnips old fruit! As I said earlier, I'm sure the moderators will move this thread if they feel it necessary to do so and, should that prove to be the case I apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused.

 

Meanwhile perhaps the rest of us can get back to what happened during the course of an excellent afternoon's action at Hoddesdon!

 

[speedibee]

Er, no.

There's a section called Conference League and in there, it seems to me, is the best place to discuss subjects like the CLRC, Conference Fours, Pairs etc.

But no, the Mods ALWAYS move within minutes any thread opened on those subjects to this "Testimonials & Indivdual" etc. section!!

 

However, there is also a Training & Amateur section and it is clear that STRA (just like Dragons club and Scunny Winter Championship etc.) meetings are appropriate to be discussed in THAT thread...

Ditto indeed with Grasstrack.. (but the Bonfire one has remained here for a couple of weeks now)

 

Funny how, in reality, the ONLY threads Mods rush to move are the ones relating to the Conference!!!

I don,t think the forum members in general look in the amateur threads , so if this meeting had been Advertised on a general forum a few more spectators may have turned up at the event . For those of you who have not been to an amateur meeting whether it be scunny summer champs or an stra or dragons meeting you are missing out on 40 plus races ,With riders of varying ability from raw novice to conference standard . each and every one of them going as fast as their age/ability will allow progams are usually available fronm the organisers for nothing or a small donation to keep you in touch with who's doing what , you will be made welcome by the friendliest bunch of people you could ever wish to meet and have an afternoons entertainment for free, you may even catch a glimpse of a future world champion or past master.

[lucifer sam]

Meanwhile perhaps the rest of us can get back to what happened during the course of an excellent afternoon's action at Hoddesdon!

 

Bryn, you'll be lucky now that Parsloes has got his soapbox out.

 

All the best

Rob

[Deano4265]

This proves my point that Speedway in any shape or form is not advertised outside of the speedway circus, if we'd have know this was on we'd have gone along, how can you run 50 heats, speedway struggles to run 15 in a league/cup match.

[Bryn]

This proves my point that Speedway in any shape or form is not advertised outside of the speedway circus, if we'd have know this was on we'd have gone along, how can you run 50 heats, speedway struggles to run 15 in a league/cup match.

 

I think we should get things absolutely straight 'Deano4265' and that is that the Southern Track Riders Association is designed for the specific benefit of it's members and, as stated on the home page of the association's website "prides itself on offering track time to members who otherwise may not be given the opportunity to enjoy the "Speedway experience". It WAS not set up, nor is designed for the benefit of spectators and has never claimed to be.

Edited November 10, 2008 by Bryn

[BriG]

Here's a link to the Open / Intermediate Final (Heat 49) from sunday the clip starts to play after about 8 seconds so be patient while it loads:

 

http://www.v2vangling.co.uk/strafinal091108.html

 

Well done to young Rhys Naylor great pass in the final and well done to Chris Widman who was faultless in the four qualifying races. The way Rhys and Chris had ridden I thought Oli might get 3rd at best so he wasn't unhappy with 2nd in the end.

 

Brian Gay

 

 

[Deano4265]

I think we should get things absolutely straight 'Deano4265' and that is that the Southern Track Riders Association is designed for the specific benefit of it's members and, as stated on the home page of the association's website "prides itself on offering track time to members who otherwise may not be given the opportunity to enjoy the "Speedway experience". It WAS not set up, nor is designed for the benefit of spectators and has never claimed to be.

Don't see the point then of you posting anything about it on here if we're not allowed to go along

 

[Bryn]

Don't see the point then of you posting anything about it on here if we're not allowed to go along

 

Who said that? I didn't! What I DID say, to repeat the point, was that the Southern Track Riders Association, 15 years on and still going strong, was designed for the specific benefit of its members and, as stated on the home page of the association's website "prides itself on offering track time to members who otherwise may not be given the opportunity to enjoy the "Speedway experience". It WAS not set up, nor is designed for the benefit of spectators and has never claimed to be. There were people there watching on Sunday including a current promoter and team manager.

There's nothing stopping you if you so desire "Deano4265" buying a bike to the required specification and complying with the clothing / licensing specifications as set out, joining the Association and having a go yourself now is there?

And as for there being no point in posting anything on this forum regarding the STRA, with there being 433 views of this thread so far as I type this clearly indicates there IS interest from many quarters!

Edited November 11, 2008 by Bryn

[Blazeaway]

Don't see the point then of you posting anything about it on here if we're not allowed to go along

 

 

You need to remember Bryn believes speedway would be a much better place without us pesky fans.

[Peter]

Deano4265 is on about spectating, not taking part. It doesn't hurt to start a thread on here about the meeting stating free admission. Although the riders are there to ride, I'm sure they would feel better if there was some support there. I remember an STRA event being advertised on the Mildenhall website and the feedback I read on this forum was positive. They were glad they went along. Spectators should be encouraged to go to these events, not be told 'it's riders only'. You wouldn't get Scunthorpe saying spectators aren't welcome for their amateur meetings. It would actually help the staging club and the sport in general because if people went to these free meetings and took their family or friends they might become hooked too.

[Deano4265]

Who said that? I didn't! What I DID say, to repeat the point, was that the Southern Track Riders Association, 15 years on and still going strong, was designed for the specific benefit of its members and, as stated on the home page of the association's website "prides itself on offering track time to members who otherwise may not be given the opportunity to enjoy the "Speedway experience". It WAS not set up, nor is designed for the benefit of spectators and has never claimed to be. There were people there watching on Sunday including a current promoter and team manager.

There's nothing stopping you if you so desire "Deano4265" buying a bike to the required specification and complying with the clothing / licensing specifications as set out, joining the Association and having a go yourself now is there?

And as for there being no point in posting anything on this forum regarding the STRA, with there being 433 views of this thread so far as I type this clearly indicates there IS interest from many quarters!

I never said there wasn't any interest, it was just following your remark "It WAS not set up, nor is designed for the benefit of spectators and has never claimed to be". and just thought if more people knew it was on maybe more would go along and whatch them, maybe there's abudding Woofie, Carter, Loram etc out there I'd love a go but when i hung up my leathers from my road racing days i promised the misses that was the end of it, she nearly treated me to a Cadwell Park day out but decided not too, good job beacause if i got the bug again who knows, i'm a bit old to get hurt anymore, that's why i dont go to the Isle of Man anymore cause the last time i went over in 86 i ended up riding. Good luck to the STRA though

 

[Bryn]

You need to remember Bryn believes speedway would be a much better place without us pesky fans.

 

What absolute tripe "Blazeaway!" Without fans speedway as we know and cherish it wouldn't exist! HOWEVER a specific point was made on this thread by someone concerning the STRA and I felt it necessary to respond to set the record straight.

 

I never said there wasn't any interest, it was just following your remark "It WAS not set up, nor is designed for the benefit of spectators and has never claimed to be". and just thought if more people knew it was on maybe more would go along and whatch them, maybe there's abudding Woofie, Carter, Loram etc out there I'd love a go but when i hung up my leathers from my road racing days i promised the misses that was the end of it, she nearly treated me to a Cadwell Park day out but decided not too, good job beacause if i got the bug again who knows, i'm a bit old to get hurt anymore, that's why i dont go to the Isle of Man anymore cause the last time i went over in 86 i ended up riding. Good luck to the STRA though

 

Perhaps, just perhaps "Deano4265" if you bought the missus a really nice Xmas present she might, with a bit of persuasion, relent and let you have a go at speedway?

Edited November 11, 2008 by Bryn